Collection Highlights
Central Park Competition Entry No. 29
Date:
March, 1858
Object Number:
PR.003.233
Medium:
Ink and Wash
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Luce Center
Molding plane (one of nine)
Object Number:
1942.428g
Date:
1875-1900
Medium:
Wood, iron
Dimensions:
Overall: 5 1/4 x 9 1/2 x 1 in. ( 13.3 x 24.1 x 2.5 cm )
Description:
Wooden round plane composed of a rectangular stock with a convex sole perforated by a central slit through which a convex iron blade is inserted at a downward angle and tightened by a wooden wedge.
Gallery Label:
According to the donor, this plane belonged to his grandfather, William McAllister, who was a ship's carpenter.
Credit Line:
Gift of William H. Dey
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
